Pews Collection (#2)

Interior of the Church of St. Stephen, Rochester-Row, Westminster, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Interior of the Church of St. Stephen, Rochester-Row, Westminster, [London], 1850. The first stone of the Church was laid July 20

In church, 1875. Creator: Antonio Piccinni
In church, 1875

Attending Mass, Rome, 1875. Creator: Antonio Piccinni
Attending Mass, Rome, 1875

The interior of St. Peter's Church in Vienna, c1900. Creator: Alfred Edler von Pflugl
The interior of St. Peter's Church in Vienna, c1900

Wells Cathedral, Wells, Somerset, England - Nave - In 1338 the mason William Joy employed an unorthodox solution by inserting low arches topped by inverted arches of similar dimensions

Interior of church, Heuru, San Cristobal, Solomon Islands
Interior of church, Heuru, San Cristobal (Makira), Solomon Islands. Date: 1906

Nave - Ely Cathedral, Cambridgeshire - looking west. Date: 1954

Interior of St. Albans Church, Holborn, late 19th century. Creator: William Hatherell
Interior of St. Albans Church, Holborn, late 19th century. Congregation during a service in the church of St Alban s, Wood Street, City of London

Interior of Doncaster Church, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Interior of Doncaster Church, 1858. St George's Church, rebuilt by George Gilbert Scott, in Early Decorated or Early Middle-pointed style...'The great end-windows of the nave, the transepts

The interior of Trinity Church, 1838. Creator: Christian Olavius Zeuthen
The interior of Trinity Church, 1838. Church in Copenhagen, altarpiece and pulpit designed by Johan Friedrich Ehbisch in 1731

Interior of St. Marks church, Washington, D.C. - view down center aisle toward altar, c1900. Shows Saint Mark's Episcopal Church, 118 Third Street, S.E. Washington, D.C

Interior of Strandarkirkja church with pews and chandeliers, Selvogur, Reykjanes Peninsula, Iceland

Wooden pews in Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Side Aisle, St. Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo)
CLF294259 Side Aisle, St. Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: it was erected in the late 14th Century by Michael de la Pole)

St. Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo)
CLF294252 St. Agnes Church, Cawston (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info.: it was erected in the late 14th Century by Michael de la Pole)

St Paul's Church, West Street, Brighton, Sussex Date: 1910

Interior of St. Peter's Church, Seaview, Isle of Wight Date: 1930s

Chapel interior - Ormerod Children's Convalescent Home
The Chapel interior at the Ormerod Convalescent Home for Children, St. Annes-on-Sea, Lancashire. Date: circa 1905

Interior of King's College Chapel, Cambridge - Painted by William Carruthers Affleck for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

The Choir, Norwich Cathedral, Norwich, Norfolk - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

View down the nave, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire
View down the nave, Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Choir and East Window, Gloucester Cathedral, Gloucestershire - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

The Choir, Canterbury Cathedral, Kent - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

Sanctuary, Buckfast Abbey Church, Dartmoor, Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J

Buckfast Abbey Church, Dartmoor, Devon - Painted by landscape artist Alfred Robert Quinton for the Sevenoaks based publishing and printing company J. Salmon, and reproduced as a local view postcard

St Mary's Church, interior view looking NW across the nave, Charlbury, Oxfordshire Date: 1930s

St Mary's Church, interior view looking west, Charlbury, Oxfordshire Date: 1930s

St Mary's Church, interior view looking east, Charlbury, Oxfordshire Date: 1930s

Interior view, nave looking west, St Edburg's Church, Bicester, Oxfordshire Date: 1930s

Interior view looking SW, St Edburg's Church, Bicester, Oxfordshire Date: 1930s

Interior of St George's Church, looking east, in the village of Brockworth, Gloucestershire Date: 1930s

Interior of Holy Trinity Church, North Chapel looking NE, in the village of Badgeworth, Gloucestershire Date: 1930s

Interior of St George's Church, looking NE, under the tower, in the village of Brockworth, Gloucestershire Date: 1930s

St Bartholomew's Church, Churchdown, Gloucestershire
Interior of St Bartholomew's Church, looking east, in the village of Churchdown, Gloucestershire Date: 1930s

Interior of old Church, Bonchurch, Isle of Wight Date: 1918

Memorial service to the fallen guards in South Africa
A memorial service for the fallen guards in South Africa during the Boer war, Oct 1899 ??May 1902), where around 22, 000 British men lost their lives

Choir of Ely Cathedral, looking west, Cambridgeshire Date: circa 1870

Central Nave, Exeter Cathedral, Exeter, Devon Date: circa 1870

Christmas carol service, Foundling Hospital, London
Christmas carol service at the Foundling Hospital, London Date: 1880s

Sandringham Church interior, Norfolk Date: circa 1908

The Chapel at Rodmarton, Gloucestershire, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF309193 The Chapel at Rodmarton, Gloucestershire, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info)

Interior of Westminster Abbey, looking towards the High Altar (b/w photo)
CLF294197 Interior of Westminster Abbey, looking towards the High Altar (b/w photo) by Evans, Frederick Henry (1853-1943); (add.info)

Margaret in the church (oil on canvas)
471342 Margaret in the church (oil on canvas) by Keyser, Nicaise de (1813-87); 124x89 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Side of Confessional Chair, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Harry Mann Waddell
Side of Confessional Chair, 1935/1942

Guell Crypt with its tilted column, built by Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926) in 1908-15 (photo)
IND222688 Guell Crypt with its tilted column, built by Antonio Gaudi (1852-1926) in 1908-15 (photo) by Gaudi, Antoni (1852-1926); Colonia Guell, Santa Coloma de Cervello, Spain; Index Fototeca

The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving
2798509 The Crowd Invades And Devastates The Church Of Giussano (Brianza) To Protest Against The Parish Priests Moving (Colour Litho) by Beltrame

Deacons corner in the Church of God in Christ, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Deacons corner in the Church of God in Christ

Study for Whitehall Chapel, from Microcosm of London, c. 1809

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"Pews: Witnessing History and Faith in Iconic Spaces" Step into the sacred realm of pews, where history intertwines with devotion. From Sacrament Sunday to William Teulon Blandford Fletcher's architectural marvels, these wooden seats have borne witness to countless sermons and spiritual journeys. In 1863, John Everett Millais immortalized the innocence of youth in "My First Sermon, " capturing a young boy's awe within the confines of a pew. A year later, "My Second Sermon" continued this narrative, showcasing growth and contemplation amidst the hallowed space. Beyond churches lie other notable pews that hold their own stories. The Old Bailey stands as an emblematic symbol of justice served while St. Stephen's Cathedral in Passau offers solace amid Bavaria's picturesque landscapes. Pentonville Prison reminds us that even behind bars they can offer solace and redemption for those seeking spiritual guidance. Meanwhile, Llandaff Cathedral's majestic Christ in Majesty painting evokes reverence and humility within its worshippers. Traveling across borders reveals diverse interpretations of faith encapsulated by these humble benches. Borley Church's sepia photograph captures both timelessness and mystery while Holy Trinity Church in Stepney showcases Londoners' unwavering devotion through its intricate interior design. Rosslyn Chapel beckons visitors with its enigmatic beauty; each pew holds secrets whispered throughout centuries past. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies Massaponax Church - a poignant reminder of General Grant’s Council of War during a turbulent era in American history. Closer to home is St Thomas The Martyr Church; nestled in Brentwood, Essex – it serves as a sanctuary for reflection amidst bustling city life. Through joyous hymns or tearful prayers uttered from these steadfast seats, pews remain silent witnesses to our collective human experience - bridging gaps between generations and cultures alike.